Access Coordinator

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,508 - 51,955; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas is hiring an Access Coordinator in Denton to help students with disabilities access academic programs, services, and facilities. The role involves working one-on-one with students, coordinating accommodations, and serving as a liaison to campus resources for better service delivery.

The position emphasizes consultation, training on disability access, and coordination of student accommodation services while collaborating with faculty and staff to create an accessible

Qualifications

• Public speaking experience and ability to conduct training workshops.
• Leadership and mentoring to student populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of students, including accommodation coordination and advising.
• Review disability documentation to determine eligibility and accommodations.
• Coordinate student accommodation services and refer to resources as needed.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, and students on accommodation procedures.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with campus services and responders.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Networking

Organization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Information

• Title: Access Coordinator
• Employee Classification: Student Services Coordinator
• Campus: University of North Texas
• Division: UNT-Student Affairs
• SubDivision-Department: UNT-AVP Health and Wellness
• Department: UNT-Office of Disability Access-161540
• Job Location: Denton
• Salary: $47,232.00 (commensurate with experience)
• FTE: 1.0
• Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Department Summary

The Office of Disability Access (ODA) at the University of North Texas exists to prevent discrimination on the basis of disability and to help students reach a higher level of independence. It is the mission of the ODA to engage and collaborate with faculty and other campus partners to ensure students with disabilities at the University of North Texas have access to all university programs, services, and activities; and provide a platform for accessible pedagogical innovation.

Position Overview

The Office of Disability Access at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire an Access Coordinator to join our team. Coordinators are primarily responsible for facilitating access to the academic programs, services, activities, and facilities of the institution. This position will work with a caseload of students, and serve as a liaison to other on‑campus resources who work with this student population for better coordination of services and resources; collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to create an accessible campus environment; work one‑on‑one with students with disabilities to determine barriers to access; provide university‑wide consultation, education and training on the social construction of disability and the intersections of disability with social and physical environments; and assist with coordination of student accommodation services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent public speaking skills with experience in conducting training workshops. Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to student populations. Experience in networking across departments and programs. Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, special education, access technology, education or a related field.
• Two years of experience providing services to individuals with disabilities in post‑secondary education.
• Knowledge of laws involving students with disabilities (ADA, 504, 508, FERPA, FHA, etc.).
• Experience providing assistance and training to college students, faculty, and staff.
• Knowledge of using various software and hardware, including assistive technology.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Manage caseload of students, e.g. accommodation coordination, referral to resources, advising, and course registration. Maintain thorough and accurate records relating to student documentation, service requests, and communications.
• Review student‑referenced disability documentation for service eligibility. Assess the interaction of the students' disability with the environment to determine reasonable accommodations. Respond to student communications. Conduct student registration meetings to determine reasonable accommodations and need for evaluation or referrals.
• Assist with coordination of student accommodation services.
• Communicate effectively and diplomatically with faculty, staff, and students in addressing ODA accommodation procedures.
• Maintain cordial relationships with faculty, staff and students on campus by being responsive to students, faculty, and staff requests and communications and working cooperatively with other student services entities.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm Monday‑Friday, occasional nights and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.